Galaxy Note 3 Tips & Tricks Episode 48: Any Stock or Multi Window App in Pen Window Trick, No Root

<div id="tdncontent"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ioa0TqEpVI" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XuEAoQng-wI/U2CGY80yRgI/AAAAAAAABLU/niu3Y1DW8Bk/s685/%5Bgalaxy+note+3s%5D043014h11m34.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> <h2>App Review: Floating Window Shortcuts</h2> App Link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.penwindowshortcuts" target="_blank">Floating Window Shortcuts</a><br /> <br /> Here’s a trick to get any app that is inside the multi window tray and get it to pop up in Pen window.  Unlike the app we looked at the last episode that did something similar, this trick will work on even stock and system apps.  It does not require any modification or reinstall of the app.  And this works without needing a rooted device.<br /> <h3> Very Few Apps Available In Pen Window</h3> You will notice that there aren’t many Pen window compatible apps to choose from.  There are just a few stock and Google apps to available in Pen Window.  Even S Note, S Planner, My Files, E-Mail, etc. are all missing from this list.  However, there many more apps, and 3rd party apps, that are multi-window compatible, and we can get any of these apps to work inside pen window. <br /> <h3> Free Method</h3> Install the free app, Floating Window Shortcuts.  After you install Floating Window Shortcuts, launch it.  Hit the Create Shortcut button.  Select Choose App, and pick the Play Store.  This will create a shortcut to the Play Store that works inside of Pen Window.  Once you have that open, you can find the app you want to launch by going to My Apps or you can search for it.  Just make sure it is multi window compatible.  It may seem like you can only do this with one app at a time, but in the video I demonstrate you can do this with as many apps you want by showing that you can run Twitter, Chrome, and Facebook inside their floating windows running at the same time.  If you want to minimize all, push the Home button for a cool effect.<br /> <br /> You will see that Samsung stock apps are not directly accessible through Google Play.  So here’s a work around.  You will need to install an app called APK Backup.  You will not be backing up any apps with it, however, it is a multi window compatible app that can launch system apps through it. <br /> <br /> After the install, open the APK Backup app inside Pen Window.  Go to settings and make sure Show System Apps is enabled.  And now, combining the trick above, you can launch S Note, S Planner, and E-Mail inside Pen Window and have it running at the same time.<br /> <h3> Paid Method With Purchase of Pro License</h3> App Link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.penwindowshortcuts.pro" target="_blank">Floating Window Pro Key</a><br /> <br /> Steps abo The steps above do require a couple of steps which isn’t terrible after you get used to it.  There is a more convenient method if you don’t mind purchasing a pro license key for about $2.  You can just create shortcuts for the apps directly, and you can launch them with the shortcuts that you create.  If you think you can benefit from multi tasking with a particular app, you can try and use it with the free method.  If you find yourself using it often, maybe it’s worth investing in the pro license.

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It's Official! Android 4.4 Headed To Samsung Galaxy Note 2

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wO38Uk8f5cw/U2A7Am3SfdI/AAAAAAAABLE/DNzlhihNkOE/s1600/%5BIMG_5125%5D043008h50m57.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wO38Uk8f5cw/U2A7Am3SfdI/AAAAAAAABLE/DNzlhihNkOE/s685/%5BIMG_5125%5D043008h50m57.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <i>Update May 3, 2014: The update is now available in India through Samsung Kies.</i> <br /><br /> There were a lot of rumors over the last few weeks about the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat update.  Well, it has become official.  The carriers have begun rolling out Android 4.4.2 on the Galaxy Note 2.  The first one to receive it so far is a French carrier.  It will be delivered by Samsung Kies.  Although some carriers will choose to provide the update OTA (Over-The-Air).<br /> <h3> ETA for Android 4.4 on Galaxy Note 2</h3> When is Android 4.4 arriving on the Galaxy Note 2?  Samsung initially rolls out firmware update slowly to avoid unnecessary warranty repairs due to catastrophic bugs in the firmware.  After no major bugs are discovered, expect the carriers that use the base model GT-N7100 to release the firmware soon after that. <br /> <br /> The trend has been that the international models will get it first along with US Cellular and Sprint.  Then expect the AT&T and T-Mobile a few weeks later.  And as usually, Verizon will likely push their updates a few months after that.<br /> <h3> Ongoing Issues With Android 4.4.2</h3> A major change on Android 4.4 that has affected many users is the removal of the ability for apps to write to any location on the internal or external storage.  This new restriction is enforced by a single entry in an xml file in the system which a lot of rooted users have since edited, but it is not how Google wants the problem addressed.  Google wants the app developers to only store additional data for their designated locations. <br /> <br /> App developers should find that apps still can write to both internal and external storage, as long as the apps save the data on the designated location for that app.  This is a drastic but necessary step to remove the orphaned files and directories from taking up precious space after the app has been uninstalled.<br /> <br /> One last thing worth mentioning is involving VPN.  There are still reports of unreliable VPN connectivity for the current users of Android 4.4.2.  It has improved after many subsequent updates, but it is still not as stable as we found it on Android 4.3.  Let’s hope the latest bug fixes find their way onto the Android 4.4 update on the Galaxy Note 2.<br /> <h3> What’s New in Android 4.4.2 for Galaxy Note 2?</h3> <ul> <li>TouchWiz: Gray notifications icons for most apps</li> <li>TouchWiz: Flat notification panel theme</li> <li>TouchWiz: Haptic feedback after the device has finished booting</li> <li>Changes to advanced Wi-Fi settings</li> <li>Ability to designate an alternate app for SMS text messages</li> <li>Process Stats in developer options.</li> <li>Built-in screen recording</li> <li>NFC payment framework (for Google Wallet and others)</li> <li>Smoother UI transitions</li> <li>Significantly less memory use</li> <li>New Lockscreen Music Widget</li> <li>Lockscreen Camera Access</li> <li>One Handed Operation Use For All Screens</li> <li>GPS Settings Toggle Replaced With Location Settings</li> </ul> As done previously with Android 4.3 on the Note 2 and Android 4.4 on the Note 3, stay tuned for thorough video coverage of all the changes related to Android 4.4 for the Galaxy Note 2 on TheDailyNote.Net!

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Tips & Tricks Episode 47: Any App for Multi Window Unrooted/No Root Method

<div id="tdncontent"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRUlu3sFi1g" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w_LG3O7kvlg/U1tSlCbadFI/AAAAAAAABKM/1U1wZPUTOZc/s685/%5Bgalaxy+note+3%5D042615h26m31.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /> </a></div> <h2> MW-Pen App Enabler Review</h2> App Link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.multiwindow.enable" target="_blank">MW-Pen App Enabler</a><br /> <br /> We are especially excited to announce the discovery for an app that will take any app and make it pen window and multi window compatible.  Apps that offered the ability to do this have existed in the past, but they all required the device to be rooted (hacked).  This app however works even if your device is unrooted.  This means multi window for any app on any device with multi window support is now possible.  It is an absolute game changer.<br /> <br /> We did our tests using a few apps that we thought might give it the most trouble.  3D games and hardware accelerated games: Bouncy Ball 2.5D, Cut The Rope 2, and X-Plane.  To our surprise, all the apps worked, with some minor glitches.  You can either select the app that you have installed, or select the apk if the file is on your device.  After it’s done processing, an uninstall and reinstall of the newly modified apk is required. <br /> <h3> Before You Uninstall The Original App</h3> Save data, such as game data, for that app will be lost when any app is uninstalled, even temporarily.  Backup is possible for some apps, with an app called Helium, but keep in mind you can't restore backups to a modified apk install of the app.  If the app has no save data or it saves and restores your progress online, then it’s not really an issue.<br /> <h3> How Does This App Work?</h3> What we believe it is doing is that it modifies the configuration file for the app for multi window compatibility.  Since apps cannot write directly to protected folders in Android, it packages the modified configuration file into the apk installer, which will get placed when you reinstall the app.  Of course that’s easier said than done because the configuration file is encrypted and apks need to be signed.  But this developer has figured out how to do this all inside an app. <br /> <br /> The reason we think this app is a game changer is that, at the moment, Samsung lets the app developers opt in their apps for multi window compatibility.  It is a good way to ensure that the multi window apps work without any problems.  The problem is some developers will never get around to making their apps multi window compatible, even though their app may work just fine without any modification.<br /> <br /> And because of the slow adoption, people don’t multi-task as often as they should.  People forget to check to see if both apps are compatible.  But now, the difference is, the assumption can be made that both apps will probably be compatible, which can drastically change how the device is approached for multi-tasking.<br /> <h3> Not Without Glitches</h3> Forcing apps to do something they were never meant to do will be met with glitches.  For example all apps that officially support multi window all support rotation, however some apps you may force to do multi window may be specifically written to not support rotation.  Some apps will shape to conform around the size of the window, however some apps are fixed to the size it wants to display and will lead to some cropping.  However that majority of the apps seem to work without major issues.<br /> <h3> Enable Multiple Instance For Any App</h3> One last option is the MW Multi-instance Enable.  As the name suggests it will try to force the app to run a second copy next to itself.  Some apps will work.  However, this will undoubtedly cause a lot of crashes for apps that request a  limited resource.<br /> <h3> Does Not Work For Paid Apps (Workaround)</h3> One last thing we want to mention is that this app does not work for paid apps directly.  At the moment if a paid app is selected, it will crash.  However, the workaround is that if you have the apk for the paid app that was purchased, it can be modified for multi-window and pen window compatibility.

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Was Choosing Tizen Over Android the Right Choice for Galaxy Gear 2?

<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0uP8b7__U54/U1tNnLHimDI/AAAAAAAABJ8/tlO27JJjtnw/s685/Group_Gear+2_Gear+2+Neo.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /> <br /> The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 is thinner, lighter, has better battery life, and is overall a good upgrade over the original Galaxy Gear.  However, before you go out and buy one, you should know that it is not running Android like the original Galaxy Gear.  It is running an OS called Tizen, another Linux-based OS.  So was Tizen the right choice for the Galaxy Gear 2?<br /> <h3> What is Tizen?<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></h3> Like Android, Tizen is a Linux-based operating system but made by Samsung, Intel, and among others.  The Gear 2 is the first official device to be sold and running Tizen.  However, the rumor is that Samsung will soon be releasing a Tizen smartphone with an Intel processor in the near future. The move by Samsung to venture outside of Android isn’t surprising.  They have made 2 Windows 8 Mobile phones in the past, the ATIV S and the ATIV Odyssey.  With that said, are customers willing to pair a Tizen smartwatch to their Android?  It may be a bit of a push.<br /> <h3> Why Did Samsung Choose Tizen?</h3> It could be that Samsung’s direction to go with Tizen may not have been all for world domination and total control.  The original Gear never lived up to it’s full potential for accessing things like notifications.  Notifications come in many ways by different apps.  At the moment, there is no way to communicate all the necessary notifications from the OS to a smartwatch, outside of apps that Samsung writes.  For that kind of control, Samsung would need more control of the OS, which may be the reason why Tizen would offer big benefits if Samsung believes that a smartwatch is the next big thing.<br /> <br /> Regardless, the move is pretty bold for Samsung, even for Samsung’s standards.  Even Blackberry 10, left Blackberry’s own Java-based operating system and essentially started from scratch with Android.  Samsung is however doing the exact opposite.<br /> <h3> Tizen Compatible With Android?</h3> Both Android and Tizen run a form of Linux, which makes way for easy emulation or even full execution of code.  Not surprisingly, a company is already promising this service with a subscription.  The ability to run apps in the future is not guaranteed and it may change in the future.  It is definitely not in the best interest of Google and may one day implement ways to introduce incompatibility.  Workarounds are great, but it is always better to run apps in the OS that it was meant for no matter what the promises are.  Do not move to Tizen thinking you will always get the best of both worlds.<br /> <h3> Why Choose the Original Gear over Gear 2?</h3> The first Galaxy Gear runs android and is already known to run many Android apps.  There is already a niche group of users who are getting the benefits of the Galaxy Gear by sideloading apps.  The Gear 2 however runs Tizen, which means you can’t do anything cool with it other than use the features that it came with or any features offered through the Galaxy Gear 2 app store in the future.<br /> <h3> Conclusion</h3> Android is no longer just an open operating system that is an alternative to a restrictive iOS.  It has become a brand in itself that people trust and are love.  Introducing a 2nd iteration of the Galaxy Gear without Android may not bode well for the gadget and Android enthusiast.  The original Galaxy Gear sold 800,000 units in the first 2 months.  With the Gear 2 being recently released, time will only tell whether Tizen was the right choice for Samsung.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Tips & Tricks Episode 46: Galaxy S5 Toolbox-like App, Toucher Pro

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYUBgxY6TGI" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-om92LWCoqjU/U2Rhrah4zgI/AAAAAAAABL0/JPawdv2CL7s/s685/%5Bgalaxy+note+3%5D05312h22m24.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> The newly released Galaxy S5 comes with a feature called Toolbox.  It’s a free floating dot you can enable.  When you touch on it, you can access shortcuts to your apps.  If you would like a similar feature on your Galaxy Note or any Android, there’s an app called Toucher Pro and it’s free. <br /> <h3>Toucher Pro (Free)</h3> Link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.toucherpro" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.toucherpro</a> <br /> When you install it, you will see there’s a translucent dot floating on your screen.  You can move it around and even throw the dot around.  It will float to the closest edge.  You can tap on it to access shortcuts like the Toolbox feature to setting toggles, weather forecasts, and some tools like the flashlight.<br /> <h3>Other Touch Gestures</h3> If you want to remove it temporarily you can long tap on it to remove it temporarily from view.  It can be accessed again in the notification panel.  You can double tap on it to access your recent apps. <br /> <h3>Remove Persistent Notification</h3> You will notice however it does have the tendency to clutter the notification panel.  You can disable  at least one of these things by going to Touch Pro's settings, and disabling "Stay in notification".  It says that it may occasionally stop running but it shouldn't be much of an issue on the note 3 because of the 3 gigs of ram. <br /> <h3>Customization</h3> In the settings you can change how the button looks.  You can set the size and transparency.  Or change the skin of the button completely. Another surprise from this app is that you can change the theme, and the app completely changes how it works. <br /> <h3>Toucher Prime (Paid)</h3> There is a paid version as well that lets you access this menu by swipe if that’s what you’re looking to do.  Apps like these definitely add variety to how you use your device.  It may even make your time with your device more productive.  If you find a good theme that you think will be useful to other people, make sure you share that in the comments.

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10 Minutes with the Samsung Galaxy S5

<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j_Clki-bBNQ/U1XcyTUncbI/AAAAAAAABHU/7VcZRFcK-hU/s685/111Glam_Galaxy-S5_Black_02.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /> <br /> I had the pleasure of an unadulterated hands-on experience with the Galaxy S5 yesterday.  Here are the thoughts I walked away with.<br /> <h3> Ergonomics</h3> The size, weight, and feel are very similar to the Galaxy Note 3, and not at all like the Galaxy S4.  I’ve been trying to make sense why the S5 has gotten bigger and heavier than the S4.  It could be that if Samsung has anything to gain from making the S5 bigger is that people, after handling the S5, will feel more comfortable going just a little bit bigger with the Note 3.  The Galaxy Note owners are more likely to upgrade to another Note than anything else so maybe this is better for Samsung in the long run.<br /> <h3> Is a New Flagship on the way?</h3> Another reason why the S5, looks more like the Galaxy S2 is that, maybe Samsung is readying people for an exciting device coming with a curved Youm display sometime in the near future.  There are prototype designs making it’s rounds recently on the Internet.  A lot of people are speculating that a rounded edge display it will arrive on the Note 4.  My guess is that if that phone is coming, these new models will be an entirely new product and Samsung will push it as their new flagship.   <br /> <h3> Samsung’s Pho-leather is Better than Metal</h3> The Galaxy S5’s back cover is excellent.  It is very grippy, light, and surprisingly durable.  Metal on the other hand is heavy, slippery, and it scratches easily.  Once people realize that metal may not be the best material for a smartphone’s backing, people will easily see that Samsung is doing the right thing.  Sure, metal is certainly better than Samsung’s older plastic battery doors, but the new battery covers on the Galaxy Note 3 and now the S5 are the better option.<br /> <h3> The New TouchWiz</h3> UI is smooth as expected.  The S5 has the fastest processor on any Android today, and to deliver anything other than a buttery smooth UI would be unthinkable.  There are some issues with the new UI however.  The Newspaper is a great Flipboard-like integration into Touchwiz.  However, like the Newspaper feature was on the Galaxy Note 3, it's not for everyone.  The problem is, there is no way to disable it, and it is undoubtedly taking up ram and battery as it is always having to run in the background and crawl the difference sources for social media and news outlets. <br /> <br /> One minor gripe is the new settings layout.  The settings on on the Galaxy S4 and Note 3 are, for the most part, well organized.  However, the S5 has gone back to the long list of settings you would remember on the S2 and Android 4.0.  It is not an upgrade.<br /> <h3> The Best Camera Yet on a Smartphone</h3> The most exciting features in my opinion are the new camera features.  20MP sensor, phase detection auto focus, and improved HDR.  HDR video is a first on a smartphone, and it is even available to be used while recording in 4K.  This leads me to believe that Samsung is using more than just software to do traditional HDR (by combining multiple photos together internally) found on most smartphones today.  It is recording more dynamic range on the fly into compressed file formats like jpg and mp4 video which means more usable photos and videos in non-optimal lighting situations.  You may just want to enable this feature and leave it on for good.<br /> <h3> 16GB or 32GB?</h3> Here is an interesting bit of fact.  Some carriers have started to offer only one model, the 32GB Galaxy S5.  Maybe they understand a 16GB device with only 7GB of free space will only cause problems for the user long term.  However, carriers in the US are still pushing the 16GB model as an option.  It could be that the 16GB model gives them easy way for an up-sell to the 32GB device.  The 16GB models should be reserved for only the true minimalist who doesn't venture outside of stock apps except an occasional session of Angry Birds.<br /> <h3> Where is the 64GB Galaxy S5?</h3> <div class="MsoNormal"> My conspiracy theory about why 64GB Samsung Galaxy S5 (or any Galaxy) is multi-layered.  More on this in another article but in a nutshell, the carriers have all agreed to not order 64GB Galaxy phones from Samsung to sell.  Samsung probably has realized that there are more than just market forces at play.  To make the customers realize that a 64GB phone isn't coming later, they no longer list the 64GB for manufacture.</div> <h3> The Verdict?</h3> The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a solid device with the latest components, except the storage.  It is an easy upgrade from the S3, if you don’t mind the slight increase in size and weight.  The S5 should easily run smooth for the next 2 years.  My advice, get the 32GB model, unless you are a minimalist when it comes to apps that are floating in the app drawer.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Concept & Poll: Bigger, Smaller, Borderless?

<div id="tdncontent"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCnJ0FOHQ78" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dTjpYY9N1RQ/U1HiWZtmR9I/AAAAAAAABGw/gbqmNfmvz_Q/s685/%5BP1080010.MOV.Still004%5D041911h03m19.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> <i>Update 5/3/2014 : The poll on the sidebar was closed early because of a bug in the poll mechanism. Poll responses were unaffected. You can still vote or leave feedback on what you would like to see on the Galaxy Note 4 by leaving a comment below. As of May 5, 2014, poll results have been counted: 325 poll votes + 9 article comments + 195 YouTube comments.</i><br /> <h3> About</h3> With the recent release of the Galaxy S5, a very peculiar thing happened. The Galaxy S grew significantly in size. There is probably a good reason for it, however, if you’ve been paying attention to the design trends of the Galaxy S models and how it guides the design trends of the Galaxy Note models that come out 6 months later, you might get the feeling that Samsung may be thinking it’s time to increase the size of the galaxy note. So we at The Daily Note would like to hear feedback from you guys on the size would like to see on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.<br /> <br /> We’ve thought of 5 different concepts for the screen size of the Galaxy Note 4. There are 2 different sizes you need to consider. The size of the display, and the size of the device itself. And the size of the boarder will make a difference as well. So the question is, out of these 5 choices, what would you prefer?<br /> <h3> Take the Poll!</h3> #1. Would you prefer that the Galaxy Note 4, in comparison to the Galaxy Note 3, has a bigger display with less or no boarder, but the device size is the same as the galaxy Note 3?<br /> <br /> #2. Or would you prefer a noticeably bigger display and which would mean a bigger device<br /> <br /> #3. Or would you like the same display size but less borders, which would mean a slightly smaller device<br /> <br /> #4 Or would you want a noticeably smaller display and a smaller device. Maybe something between a Galaxy S5 now and the current Note 3.<br /> <br /> Or #5, simply the same display and device dimensions as the galaxy Note 3.<br /> <br /> Undoubtedly, Samsung or people that work for Samsung, like everyone on the planet get feedback from YouTube videos to look for things to improve on. So we thought it would be a good idea to take a poll on this channel. Take the poll on the right side of the page, or towards the bottom if you’re on a mobile device.<br /> <br /> Let’s hope the feedback we receive reaches Samsung in some way, shape, or form. Because a lot of other Android manufacturers are starting to make really big devices, that are just too big in our opinion and we hope the Galaxy Note series of phones remain comfortable and pocketable devices.

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Battery Drain Issues After Updating To Android 4.4 on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HArHDo5cF8c/U1HebIO_TWI/AAAAAAAABGk/b9VgVxLumus/s1600/%5Btransparent3b%5D041911h24m10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HArHDo5cF8c/U1HebIO_TWI/AAAAAAAABGk/b9VgVxLumus/s320/%5Btransparent3b%5D041911h24m10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> There have been many reports of people saying that after the Android 4.4 update, that their battery life has been severely impacted negatively.<br /> <br /> Speaking from the experience we had with our Samsung Galaxy Note 3, we did notice a huge dip in battery life the first 2 days after the Android 4.4 update, but after that, the battery life returned to where it has been.  So is there really an issue, or is it a temporary problem after the update? Let's investigate this issue.<br /> <h3> Probable Cause for Battery Drain? Cataloging of Media Files </h3> We believe that after you update to Android 4.4, the Galaxy Note 3 will be hard at work cataloging your media files to add magic to your apps. This includes reading the ID3 tags of MP3 files, reading EXIF data from your JPGs. And other things that would be important for your Gallery app, S Finder, and other services of the similar nature. There are probably other numerous migration tasks going on the background. During this time, your battery will drain, giving you the impression that you’re being impacted the same way that others have been reporting. But the good news is that all these tasks should be finished in a day or two. After that it battery life should return to normal.<br /> <h3> Still Having Battery Drain After 2 Days? </h3> It isn't that there won't be any users with chronic battery drain issues that some people are experiencing ever since the update. But we believe that may be due to an app that hasn’t been updated for Android 4.4 compatibility. As with every update, Google likes to change mappings of directories for external SD cards, and the permissions to them. With some sloppy programming, things like this could wreak havoc on battery life.<br /> <h3> Saving Battery Life with Active Apps Widget </h3> We recommend a few tools to help you discover apps that may be potentially draining your battery. One is a widget that comes with your Galaxy Note 3 called Active Apps. Just put it on your main home screen, and if it ever turns red, kill that app.<br /> <h3>Use New Process Stats in Developer Options to Diagnose Battery Drain</h3> If you enable Developer Options, you can gain access to Process Stats that monitors the battery use of background processes. Some processes unnecessarily run too often, and new feature, exclusive to Android 4.4 would indicate exactly what app may be draining the battery, which even the Active Apps widget would be unaware of.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Special Feature Episode 4: What's New in Android 4.4 Part 4

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5APRnyUlzy8" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lr6mWoHZpVk/U2Ra2vSbzUI/AAAAAAAABLk/gXe-DiduTk0/s685/%5Bgalaxy+note+3s%5D05311h54m55.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> This video is part 4 of what’s new in Android 4.4 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. New Music Player Lock Screen Widget When you update your Note 3, there will be an updated lock screen music widget that only appears when you are playing music and you turn your screen off and on. There are some differences to what you had before. You no can no longer select tracks on a list, but you can do this. If you long tap on the widget, you will get a bar to jump to a part of a track. Long tap on it again and it will disappear.<br /> <br /> It may not be that necessary for music, but it will be great for long podcasts. Along with the new buttons, if there is an album cover attached to the music file, you will see it as the background.<br /> <br /> One thing I do want to mention is that if you are running an app called Headset Button Controller, it seems to conflict with this widget. The music widget doesn’t show up when the earphones are plugged in, so in the meantime, if you like controlling the music through the lockscreen, you should uninstall the headset button controller app.<br /> <h3> Translate in Stock E-Mail App (S Translator Integration)</h3> Next, this may be a feature that’s always been there but in the stock Email app, there is a new feature to translate when you hit the menu button. So when you get an email in a foreign language, you can translate the email, and it will open up the translation in the S Translator app, as long as both languages are supported.<br /> <h3> 3 More Wallpapers</h3> Next, you will see there are 3 additional wallpapers that come with Touchwiz. There were only 4 wallpapers that came with the Galaxy Note 3. Now there are 7.<br /> <h3> Video Player (MultiWindow Compatibility Is Back)</h3> Another update that seems to be new is that the video player now works again in multi window. Great for watching movies and surfing the Internet, even when you’re on the go. Probably the only phone you can do this with is the Galaxy Note phones because of the screen space.<br /> <h3> Changes To Advanced Wi-Fi Settings</h3> Next, if you use your Galaxy Note 3 to connect to your dedicated camera like the GoPro or maybe your DSLR with wifi remote capabilities, you will notice that by default, it will not stay connected to your GoPro network because it will detect that your Wi-Fi connection does not have an Internet connection. To make sure it stays connected to the your camera’s Wi-Fi connection, go to your advanced Wi-Fi settings and remove the check for Disable Auto Network Switch. Now it should just stick to the network even if that access point does not have an internet connection.<br /> <h3> New Popping Sound When Hovering Folders in TouchWiz</h3> One very last thing. In TouchWiz, if you hover over the folders with the S Pen, you can see what’s inside of it. This was something you were always able to do, but now you get a popping for a little extra feedback.<br /> <h3> Watch <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CmzMnqEpw0" target="_blank">Part 1</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHPvHnZ0hxY" target="_blank">Part 2</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM76qgFhegQ" target="_blank">Part 3</a>!</h3> So that’s it for all the changes we’ve noticed so far for Android 4.4 on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. With the exception of a few carriers that are always late to the party, most people should have the Android 4.4.2 update now for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Some carriers like to do updates only over the air, so make sure you check in your settings as well.

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Great Way To Check For Firmware Updates: SamMobile’s Firmware Portal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3yPDJAAyW3g/U09lzFqokwI/AAAAAAAABF4/3S0NotnX7iE/s1600/%5BUntitl%5D041714h24m05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3yPDJAAyW3g/U09lzFqokwI/AAAAAAAABF4/3S0NotnX7iE/s320/%5BUntitl%5D041714h24m05.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3yPDJAAyW3g/U09lzFqokwI/AAAAAAAABF4/3S0NotnX7iE/s1600/%5BUntitl%5D041714h24m05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div> Other than connecting your Samsung GALAXY to Samsung Kies or checking for updates directly by going to Settings -> About device -> Software update, there is a third reliable way to check to see if a new firmware has been released for your device. <a href="http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SamMobile’s Firmware Portal</a> (formerly known as samfirmware.com). <br /> <br /> If you type in your model number into their firmware search, and it should indicate if there has been a firmware update. What is great is that they also indicate whether the update is done via Samsung Kies, or if the orange box is grayed out, it is an OTA (Over-The-Air Update).<br /> <br /> SamMobile seems to know the day of the release of the firmware, and even for rare models such as my Korean version of the Samsung Galaxy Note II (SHV-E250L), it seems to always be updated the same day. Although for some it is not aware of my Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900L). However, all the American carriers for the Galaxy Note 3 seems to be well supported.<br /> <br /> Link: <a href="http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/</a>

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Will the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 have a 64 bit processor? (Part 1 of 3)

<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HFnJJzxcTKY/U0xYka_Z9GI/AAAAAAAABEg/drbpSpaUVK4/s685/%5BIMG_5093%5D041506h51m54.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br />It was no surprise that Apple was the first to offer a smartphone, the iPhone 5S, with a 64-bit processor.  The move to 32-bit to 64-bit requires a tight collaboration between the hardware manufacturers (Samsung, LG, HTC, Motorola, Sony) and the people who write the Android operating system (Google).  Since Apple does both the hardware and the software, it seems to have been an easy and seamless transition.  For Android however, it will be quite the overhaul.  So in this next 3-part article, we'll discuss the need of a 64-bit processor and the likelihood it will be announced for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.<br /> <h3> Is a 64-Bit Processor Faster Than a 32-Bit Processor?</h3> How much faster is a 64-bit processor?  Not by a lot, if any.  A 64-bit processor handles twice the bits of data per cycle and has twice the amount of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_purpose_registers" target="_blank">general purpose registers</a>, however, not all instructions require 64 bits of data to be processed or are optimized for 64-bit processing.  The catch is, 64-bit processors always have to process twice the amount of data per cycle.  So in layman’s terms, sometimes it will be faster than a 32-bit processor for some apps, and it will be slower for others.  In terms of raw performance gains, the speed improvements are negligible.<br /> <h3> The Real Benefits of a 64-Bit Processor: More RAM Support</h3> The more RAM a smartphone has, the more it can keep in memory for easy app switching.  When the RAM is full, the OS will kill an app to free up some memory.  When an app is killed and is switched back to it, it will have to reload the app from storage.  Having more RAM would keep more apps in memory so that less apps would have to be killed then reloaded.  It is a time and battery consuming process.<br /> <br /> A 64-bit processor has one major performance advantage.  The ability to address more than 4GB of RAM.  Usually, on a 32-bit operating system, not all of 4GB of RAM will be addressable.  It will be limited access to roughly 3GB of memory. <br /> <br /> This means that for 64-bit processors to make sense at all, it needs to come paired with 4 or more gigabytes of RAM.  So does that mean that the 64-bit processor on the iPhone 5S offers little to no benefit for being a 64-bit processor?  That is correct.  For the iPhone 5S or any iPhone for the next few years, that will be the case.  Considering that iPhones have yet to come out with more than 1GB of RAM, it will be many years before any future iPhone model will be truly spreading it’s wings.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.thedailynote.net/2014/04/will-samsung-galaxy-note-4-have-64-bit_14.html">[Continue to part 2]</a>

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Will the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 have a 64 bit processor? (Part 2 of 3)

<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mOSK79eqsk4/U03Oab2ydhI/AAAAAAAABFI/19x2laGX5rY/s685/%5BIMG_5093%5D041609h24m02.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /> <br /> <i>In <a href="http://www.thedailynote.net/2014/04/will-samsung-galaxy-note-4-have-64-bit.html">part 1 of the article "Will the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 have a 64 bit processor?"</a> we discussed the myths of the 64-bit processors being faster than 32-bit processors and how Apple’s has switched to a 64-bit iPhone 5S many years before it will become necessary.</i><br /> <h3> So Why Did Apple Switch to 64-Bit So Early?</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nATe0HnnXH0/U03POE-AAYI/AAAAAAAABFU/LH5fOBvimFY/s1600/8020849924_10781ef056_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="111" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nATe0HnnXH0/U03POE-AAYI/AAAAAAAABFU/LH5fOBvimFY/s1600/8020849924_10781ef056_o.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> What Apple has managed to achieve is establish a solid foundation for the future.  Even though Apple does not believe that more than 1GB of RAM on a smartphone is necessary today, they firmly believe that 4 or more gigabytes of RAM will be a requirement in the future.  All their new apps from here on out will be written and compiled with the optional 64-bit processing in mind.  The sooner the developers embrace 64-bit processing, the more efficient the apps will run.  That sounds all well and good, but we think there is a better reason.<br /> <h3> The Real Reason Behind iPhone 5S’s 64-Bit Processor and Only 1GB RAM</h3> The real reason however is the bragging rights and the marketability of a 64-bit processor.  Apple does a great job maximizing the iPhone 5S’s performance with only 1GB of RAM but they also know that a 64-bit processor is a desirable feature that they can deliver easier than their competitors, Google Android, who will have a hard time transitioning to 64-bit.<br /> <br /> In the last decade, 64-bit processors in computers have become synonymous with a feature that they require when purchasing the next PC.  No one should or could probably buy a computer with a 32-bit processor today.  The general public misconception today seems to be that you should buy a smartphone with a 64-bit processor to be future proof, and never mind the fact that it doesn't come with enough RAM to take any real advantage of it.  Case in point, when the Samsung Galaxy S5 was announced, a lot of people were disappointed that it did not come with a 64-bit processor.<br /> <h3> Does It Make Sense For Android To Switch To 64-Bit?</h3> It is an entirely different case for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.  The Note 3 was the first to have 3GB of RAM, and if Samsung wants to out-do itself and offer performance and spec advantages over their previous models and Samsung's competitors, a 64-bit processor is required to deliver a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with 4GB of RAM. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.thedailynote.net/2014/04/will-samsung-galaxy-note-4-have-64-bit_3370.html">[Continue to part 3]</a>

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Will the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 have a 64 bit processor? (Part 3 of 3)

<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slVKBh4vhSQ/U03Q5EkJRWI/AAAAAAAABFs/ERk_NhPRlko/s685/%255BIMG_5093%255D041609h37m40.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /> <br /> <i>In <a href="http://www.thedailynote.net/2014/04/will-samsung-galaxy-note-4-have-64-bit_14.html">part 2 of this article of “Will the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 have a 64 bit processor?”</a>, we discussed the likely reasons why 64-bit Apple iPhone 5S exists today with only 1GB of RAM.</i><br /> <h3> Are the Hardware Manufacturers and Google Ready to go to 64-Bit?</h3> For a smartphone to transition from 32-bit to 64-bit, every piece of hardware needs to be 64-bit ready.  This means the camera, GPS sensors, touch sensors, wifi-antenna, etc. all need to be ready for 64-bit.  Not surprisingly, <a href="http://www.anandtech.com/show/7784/snapdragon-610-615-qualcomm-continues-down-its-64bit-warpath-with-48core-cortex-a53-designs" target="_blank">Qualcomm announced three 64-bit Snapdragon chips in February 2014</a>.  The Snapdragon 615, 610, and 410 are all 64-bit processors that are ready to take the next generation of Android smartphones to the next level.  It was not a coincidence that <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/2101200/intel-ends-wait-for-64bit-android-on-smartphones.html" target="_blank">a smartphone, with an Intel processor, made a debut with an unfinished version of 64-bit Android OS the same month</a>.<br /> <br /> Considering the Note is likely Samsung’s new flagship for delivering the highest specs available across the board at the time of launch, it seems as though the stars are aligning for the first production Android to be announced as the Note 4.<br /> <h3> The Pitfalls of Too Much RAM on a Smartphone</h3> There’s a downside to having too much memory which is only unique to a smartphone.  Android OS still occasionally suffers from an app with a runaway process.  This means that when the home button is pressed, sometimes, although rare, the app is actively hanging on the CPU, which will drain your battery if it’s not caught in time.  An app behaving this way is attributed to bugs, and the more RAM the Android has, the more of a potential for these scenarios.  There are easy ways to deal with this problem with the Active Apps widget, but let’s hope that as 64-bit processors and more RAM becomes available on Android devices, the OS is able to better deal with runaway processes.<br /> <h3> Can 32-Bit Apps Run on a 64-Bit Android OS?</h3> The good news is 32-bit apps will be able to fully run on a 64-bit processor on a 64-bit Android OS, so it will be up to the app maker to migrate their 32-bit programming and optimize for maximum 64-bit performance.<br /> <h3> Conclusion</h3> Whether 3GB or more RAM is necessary on a smartphone at the moment is questionable, however it will certainly be a requirement in a few short years.  Considering we already hit the 3GB RAM plateau on the Galaxy Note 3, the Galaxy Note 4 would be a great choice to debut the first 64 bit OS and device.  My money is on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 being announced with a 64-bit processor with 4GB RAM.  If not the Note 4 in 2014, definitely no later than the Note 5 in 2015.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Tips & Tricks Ep. 45: Galaxy Note 3 as a Security Camera, AirDroid Revisited

<div id="tdncontent"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bPmD3euEeU" target="_blank"><img onload="tdnembed()" onmouseout="tdnout(this)" onmouseover="tdnover(this)" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0WhyjocUf5c/U0XIPVysnbI/AAAAAAAABDk/J2FAu-FM2FI/s685/%5Bgalaxy+note+3%5D041007h11m41.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><br /><br /> </a></div> <h3>AirDroid Updated </h3> In this video, we revisit the app AirDroid, because it has gained a couple of really cool features. Especially a feature that let’s you stream the camera to your computer, even away from home. It’s a feature that I haven’t seen on any other app, and for some, it will be an incredible feature to use on your older Android devices.<br /> <br /> I did a video on it a while back displaying it’s awesome ability to, from your computer, stream music, videos, photos, download files, backup apps, make phone calls, and send and receive text from your android. They are all great and useful features. Since then, it has gained some powerful and useful features. The most unique feature is the ability to stream from your camera of your android device. You can see you can pick either the front or rear facing camera. You can enable flash. Take stills and either save it to your desktop or your device.<br /> <h3> Uses for Android as a Remote Streaming Camera</h3> The application for this is really limited by your imagination. If you have a spare Android laying around, you can make it an excellent baby monitor, pet monitor, or even a security camera.<br /> <br /> As mentioned, this feature will work remotely when your phone and computer are on different networks such as when you are away from home, but it does require a premium account, which is about $2 a month. That’s actually not a bad price for this feature. Everything else is free. If you have a wifi router that has VPN functionality though, you can probably even avoid that monthly cost.<br /> <br /> Let’s look at some of the other new features. When you first install AirDroid, you will get a few prompts about enabling a feature that helps you locate the device if you lose it, or for times when you have a problem finding it inside your house. It’s a really good feature to have but it’s pretty much the same feature that Google offers through the Google Play store called Android Device manager that may already be on your device. If you already have Android Device manager enabled, you probably don’t need to enable this feature on AirDroid, but it’s just another one of it’s impressive features.<br /> <br /> <h3> New Toolbox Feature</h3> The new toolbox feature. You can drag a file into the browser from your computer, into this box, and then the file will be inside your device. If you want to send a web address to your device, you can type it in or past it into this box, and it will open you’re your browser. The clipboard feature comes in handy when having to type long complicated passwords. And for apps, you can drag apk files and install apps that way if that’s the way you like backing up and installing apps. One thing I do want to point out is that, even though you exit the app, although it no longer indicates that AirDroid is running, you can still connect to it if you have connected to it in the past. It’s a great convenient feature but it’s also something you should keep in mind as in terms of your data security.<br /> <br /> So that’s AirDroid. Just when you think the app is already full featured and comprehensive, it continues to amaze you with new awesome features.<br /> <br /> <h4> Related videos:</h4> Android Device Manager: <a href="http://www.TheDailyNote.Net/2013/10/galaxy-note-2-tips-tricks-episode-89.html">http://www.TheDailyNote.Net/2013/10/galaxy-note-2-tips-tricks-episode-89.html</a><br /> Full AidDroid Review (Older Version): <a href="http://www.TheDailyNote.Net/2013/02/galaxy-note-2-tips-tricks-episode-71.html">http://www.TheDailyNote.Net/2013/02/galaxy-note-2-tips-tricks-episode-71.html</a><br /> <br />

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